Border raid kills three soldiers in Glenn Springs clash
A band of about seventy five Mexican bandits crossed the Rio Grande near Terlingua Texas and attacked a temporary American patrol near Glenn Springs. Seven were killed including three U S soldiers and several wounded as Maj Meyers reports. The attack followed hopes for a joint conference with Mexican officials but revealed strain in the cross border situation.
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Pano
Téx
Brawater county
Poxad
Glenn Bridgs
Boquilias
Hoemera
Frederick “Funston
caudiry
Presidio
Alpine
polnta
Scott
Funston
Obregon
Juan Amadora
international bridge
Glenn Springs
Meyers
Fourteenth cavalry
Marler
Meyer
Rio‘Grande
Mexiican
Terlingua
Tax
Big Bend
Smith
bagat wan
Mila
Cohen
Golo
Rogers
U S Considers Brief Note To Germany On Submarine Warfare
Washington officials say President Wilson and Secretary Lansing discussed a possible brief communiqu stating U S reaction to Germanys submarine policy and warning that diplomatic ties with Britain must not be dragged into the dispute. If a note is sent it would clearly mark the U S stance and possible severance if another American life is lost at sea.
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Berlin
Washington,D. C
Wilson
Lansing
White House
United States
Germany
United Statons
Great Britain
Protests Over Seizure of Coast Ship Oregon
The state department has protested to the British government against the seizure on the west Mexican coast by the coal schooner Rainbow of the American power schooner Oregon. The case raises whether enemy ownership can extend to Germany leased assets, since Oregon had been leased to a German firm at Mazatlan. The weasel was seized in the gulf of California.
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Washington, D. C
state department
Rainbow
Oregon
Germany
Mazatlan
gulf of California
World War I Update From A Turbulent Front Lines
Reports detail fierce German British fighting along nearly twenty miles of front. Stockholm sightings claim the Danish schooner Olga is captured in Swedish waters by a German trawler. Austrian air raids kill four and wound several in Brindlet. Zeppelins shot down near Schleswig and Saloniki. Paris confirms Verdun gains and French submarines sink a destroyer. Ireland's rebellion leaders Pearse Connolly Clark McDonagh executed in London. Dublin casualties exceed 500 killed and 1,500 wounded.
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Stockholm
Olga
Republic of Ireland
Patrick H. Pearse
London
James Connolly
Thomas J. Clark
Thomas McDonagh
Washington News Note Dismissals and Naval Budget Talk
Washington reports include the dismissal of Washington Herbart Putnats as assistant register for the copyright division amid alleged disrespect to President Wilson. Germany declares no immediate danger and abandons denounced methods after Wilson’s ultimatum. Congress eyes a record 1.35 billion dollar budget, with Navy needs near 800 million to restore rank. Senator Clarke backs river and harbor bill around 43 million, while Ambassador Page says no immediate peace in Europe, but expects a sudden end when it comes.
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Herbart Putnats
congressional ‘library
Washington
offce
Ernest ‘Bronckep
aldtant register
copyright ‘Division
ronvarun
Wilson
United States
Germany
Thomas Nelson Page
Italy
Weahington
Europe
Mexican Revolt and Border War Reports From El Paso
Telegraph bulletin from Galveston reports Mexican currency speculators arrested and to serve penitentiary terms at El Paso headquarters. General Pershing claims a Villa location. American miners allege five Americans killed by Mexican bands near Rosario Mazatlan. Secretary Baker forwards cooperative border plan to General Scott. Mexican withdrawal of troops possible in two months under Obregon with Scott. Bandit pursuit in Chihuahua and Durango expected to last a short time.
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El Paso
Tex
Rosariio
Mazatlan
Sinaloa
Volax
Americana
Paso
Washington
Scott
Baker
Mexico
El Pago
Obregon
Hugh .L. Scott
groupe ih
Chihuahua
Durango
Michigan Republicans Indorse Hughes and name delegates at Lansing
Domestic Republicans of Michigan convened in Lansing indorsing trustee Charles H. Hughes for president and selecting four delegates at large to the national convention. Mayor Oscar J. Marx Detroit Albert K. E. Peter man Calumet Benjamin Hanchett Grand Rapids and George W. Cook Pontiac were chosen. Eight alleged German bomb plotters indicted in New York pleaded not guilty and were bonded. The coal miners and operators announced a satisfactory tentative agreement. National Conservation Congress ended its three day meeting with George T Condra Nebraska named president.
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Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Charles H. Hughes
Oscar JB. Marx
Detroit
Albert KE. Peterman
Calumet
Benjamin Hanchett
Grand Rapida
George W. Cook
Punt
wullty
federal district court
New York
subromantics
National Conservation Congresa
Washington
George 2
Condra
Nebraska
British Orders For Release Of 38 From Chingpy Afloat
The British government ordered the release of 38 men seized from the American steamer Chingpy by a British cruiser while en route from Ranghahl to San Francisco. Hostilities have begun at Santo Domingo with a Dominican gunboat shelling a fort. Marines were landed from the converted cruiser Prairie to protect the US legation. James M. Sullivan, former US minister to Santo Domingo, was arrested in Dublin related to the Sinn Fein uprising, per the US embassy in London.
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American commission for the relief of
Belgium
Firid‘lund
Hendanball
London
Bhanghal
San Francisco
Santo Domingo
Prairie
legation
James M. Sullivan
United States
Dublin
Iowa Butter Plans and Freight Rate Changes
Iowa considers official butter packaging in lemon wrappers and restricts to state plants. Freight rate adjustments follow a state house hearing, with new rates sought on tobacco products and other commodities. Quail Parker engineers paid for state efficiency work. auto registration penalties rise. prison labor sent to Mt Pleasant. potential permanent health exhibit train proposed by the state board of health.
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Towa
dairy
York
bultar
tate
Iowa
New
New York
Iowa railroad
state ‘house
Cedar Rapids
Northwestern railroad
Quail, Parker & Co
Mt. Pleasant
Waren Sanders
Fort Madigan penitentiary
state hospital
Mt., Pleasant
state house
state board
of health
G. H. Bummer
Bummner
board of health
dairy and food department
Parole Granted and State Labor Adjustments Noted
Parole granted to Charles Lockard of Fayette County after 1914 conviction for criminal assault. State measures discuss pay increases for extension workers, sheriff fees for warrantless arrests upheld, and nonresident life insurance solicitors barred. Prisoners at Fort Madison participate in Des Moines area farm labor and canning rail. Exposition fund balance reported at $14,782 with expected turnover to state treasury.
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Charles Lockard
Fayette county
Ft. Madison
Charles Thomas
mary H. ‘English
State Farm
Fort ‘Madison penitentiary
Des Moines
Grimes canning
Railroad Joins Seid Clarinda to College Springs
The Iowa and Southwestern railroad from Clarinda to College Springs and Shambaugh, facing financial trouble, ceases train service and is up for sale to a St Louis creditor. Operated since December 20, 1911, it handled freight business before suspension. Five St Louis area owners take over the site.
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Clarinda
Iowa
and Southwestern railroad
College-Springs
Shambaugh
Towa
Nte
St. Louie
MlWways indeod
St. Laua
April Weather Report Names Coldest Month Yet
April 1816 in Des Moines was two degrees colder than normal per the government weather report. The average for the month stood around 21 degrees, with a cool start on April 6 and several cloudy days, including 61 degrees on one occasion.
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Den Moines
Noted Evangelist Benjamin Fay Milla Dies in Grand Rapids
The Rev. Benjamin Fay Milla, a nationally known evangelist and lecturer, died at a Grand Rapids hospital after a brief illness. He was 58 and had engaged in evangelical work across several denominations. Milla toured Iowa and other states, and his campaigns drew large crowds. He was said to have declared earnings of about 500,000 dollars.
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Des. Moled
Benjamin Fay Milla
Grand Rapids
Mich
Fay
Totel
Mills
lowe
Murder Claim Ties Local Man Alexander to Creek Body
Evidence submitted at the coroner's inquest suggests Henry Alexander may have been murdered. Physicians who performed the autopsy reported Alexander was dead when his body was placed in the creek near Marshalltown.
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lowan
Marshalltown
Henry
Alexandar
here
Alexander
Soldier Home Surgeon Resigns in Marshalltown
H A Newall and the head surgeon at the town soldiers' home hospital resign after an order by new commandant B G Whitsill. Newall served seven years and plans study then private practice. details remain unclear due to damaged text.
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Marshalltown
H. A. Newall
hie wild
fown
G. Whitsilll
vigelik
gepartin t ons
Mya
Newell
eid
Building trades course trains ambitious youths to enter contracting
A two year program offers practical instruction in building construction brick and tile work and plumbing and heating systems. Students make full drawings write specifications estimate costs and gain shop and lab experience in wood cement and plumbing. Open to males 17 with eighth grade completion, promising career prospects in contracting or drafting.
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finiddea
couran
Mystery of Ben Baker’s death near Columbuw Junction
The mystery surrounding Ben Baker’s appearance near Columbuw Junction was solved when his body was found on a creek bank. His head rested in the water and a passing woman noticed the body. Baker reportedly suffered fainting spells, and it is believed he drowned after one such spell caused him to fall into the water.
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Columbuw Junction
othe Ala
Ben Baker Wae
Baker
Fire destroys Fort Dodge factory and plant
Fire devastated the Town Paint Manufacturing plant in Fort Dodge, causing an estimated $42,000 in damage with about $16,000 insured. Nine months earlier a similar fire destroyed the prior plant, with salvage and loan payments deducted. The cause of both blazes is unknown. Bert Paterson, manager, says the company will rebuild. A separate notice reports the death of four-year-old children from Lake Park after a vomiting illness, with parents and two others seriously ill but expected to recover.
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Ft. Dodge
Fort: Dodge
Town Paint, Manufacturing company
Jousa
carter jigirancé
bert Paterson
erebpild
Potson
Farmers Dairy Bankruptcy Petition Filed
A bankruptcy petition was filed by the Farmers Dairy Association amid a dispute over milk distribution. Liabilities are about 11,000 with assets scheduled at 9,400, as reported in the notice.
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Farwere
pales department
Bank Clerk Charged With Embezzlement in Iowa Case
A. Lyle Bradley a 27 year old former bank bookkeeper at the Bank Clark for Shorings in Des Moines is accused of creating false entries to conceal a shortage of about $2,000 in the Iowa National Bank books. Deputy U S Marshal Vanderwilt arrested him.
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Bank Clark
Des ‘Moines
Iowa
Lyle Bradley
United States Marshal
Vanderwilt
Cattle Sale Sees High Prices Amid Waterlogged Lot
At a Holstein stock sale eight eight head of high grade cattle were sold for a total of 91726.66. The top bid of 4500 went to an animal owned by Dalry Commissioner Ror ney. The report notes waterlogged conditions but confirms strong demand despite the weather.
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Dalry
Rorney
Railroads May Be Joined Linking Waterloo Delegation Visits
A delegation of business men from Anamosa and other towns on the Chicago Anamosa and Northern railroad visited Waterloo. The trip was to inspect a proposed junction with the Cedar Falls Waterloo line. To connect the roads a new fourteen mile track and electrification are planned.
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Waterloo
buemenston
Anamosa
Chicago, Anamosa & Northern railroad
Wwere
Cedar Rapida
Cader Falls
Wortherp
a. Gampalen
Av &N
Noyes Gift Shapes Aniea Campus Development Plan
The article details donor Noyes who funds a major campus beautification near Aniea campus, featuring natural landscape work by architect D. C. Chicago. Plans include tree planting and land development around three acres along College Creek, aiming to enhance the winter scenery and facility access.
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Noyéa
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Noyes
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Chisago
Sitnd
Lead Corn Shortage Affects Iowa Farming
Fragmentary text suggests a discussion of large seed requirements and corn production in Iowa counties. It references seed usage to plant cornfields, comparing annual outputs to other counties and noting a potential shortage impacting farming interests in the state.
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Ames
Sowa
Acid Content Sparks Testing in Ames Soli Samples
In Ames many town soils show high acidity after tests at the Lowe Station. On the 27th, samples sent for testing indicated acidity 220 or more in many sections, suggesting widespread acid reactions across the state.
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lowe
Ames
sofia
lowe /axformment
Fort Dodge Building Projects Aimed at City Growth
Three quarter million dollars are needed for a major building operation in Ft. Co. Dodge. The plan envisions a new hotel, two school houses, a county building, arts store and office buildings, plus a building operator. The initiative would use city resources and expand Wahkoni avenue freproof hotel style development.
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Ft. Co
Fort Dodge
Dodge
Wahkoni avlothar freproof
ohu county
Stolen Horses Report Near Perry and Scott Barn
Two horses were stolen from the barn of Thomas Scott near Perry. A barn at Mr. Scott’s property was burned during the theft night, destroying eleven head of horses and large amounts of feed and farm gear. No trace of the thief has been found as yet. the incident occurred miles northeast of Perry with no other witnesses.
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Fe Perry
Thomas’ Scott
Mr. Scott
Hampton Contractor Dies After Platform Incident
A contractor named Hampton from Chicago Great depot died while waiting at the platform edge. An eight something vehicle struck and dragged him beneath, leaving a grieving family.
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Hampton
Bill Hampton
Jesee Milley
Chicago Great depot
Auto Race Ends in Davenport Fatality
A Davenport auto race incident ends with the death of a year-old daughter of Roy Pressant Valley. The car struck a pole on a turn as the machine veered, triggering a jury investigation into the crash and the involvement of two wealthy farmers.
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Davenport
Detwena
Bepate
Roy
Pressant Valley
Davenport Masonic Grand Lodge meets in June
Seventy-third communication of the Lodges of Iowa A F and A Y to be held in Davenport June 14 with instruction planned. Grand Lodge activities include preliminary steps in Clinton where George Claussen and others were noted. $100 owed per person cited in court proceedings before Judge Latte.
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Masonic Grand ‘Lodge
Davenport
Iowa
Junot
haokeggaing
Clinton
George Claussen
Latte
apratine ame
Motive and Fire Department Vehicles Change in City
Reports from the state insurance department indicate a shift from horse drawn carts to motorized apparatus in fire departments. The transition reduces thrill but increases speed and efficiency, with 5,809 horses still listed two years ago and many departments updating equipment.
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Na fan Nisa
fire departmenta
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